Labour needs to harness" a quiet patriotism that exists across this country that is a real force for good" Lisa Nandy says today as she throws her weight behind Sir Keir Starmer's Labour reforms. The shadow foreign secretary said that it was wrong how being patriotic had been" appropriated" by the Right in British politics.Ms Nandy said it was wrong that patriotism was now judged on how many union flags politicians could put on display in their offices. She told today's Chopper's Politics podcas

Mr McDonald said this was “ something I could not do ”.... Is it really unreasonable to expect people going to work, our key workers not to have the level of pay and to be able to sustain their position?... Labour’s conference gets more chaotic by the minute....

Read ourprivacy notice Thanks for signing up to theView from Westminster email{{# verifyErrors}}{{ message}}{{/ verifyErrors}}{{^ verifyErrors}} Something went wrong.... Please try again later{{/ verifyErrors}} The issue of pupils socially transitioning gender at school has become “ highly politicised ” and about “ disputes between government ministers ” instead of young people’s wellbeing, the woman on course to be the next education secretary has said.... Ms Phillipson also reveals in the in

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer( Image: Getty) Trending Get the latest politics news straight to your phone Join us on WhatsApp Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.... Read our Privacy PolicyHe added:" Obviously these are complex matters.... This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding....

The source added that this was the" overwhelming view" of the shadow cabinet." It feels particularly acute with the[ local] elections coming up," the source added.... " She was saying that as we go forward, the cost of living is the biggest thing for people and let's make sure we don't get dragged away from it." It was more a warning about not getting waylaid in the future.... Certainly you can't ignore what is happening with the PM, but a lot of the time we are talking about energy bills, the

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Lucy Connolly and Sir Keir Starmer( Image: X/ GETTY) Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of hypocrisy ahead of Lucy Connolly's release from prison today.... Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp told The Telegraph: “ Keir Starmer’s enthusiasm for prosecuting Lucy Connolly appears to contradict his own guidelines.... Little Fries| SponsoredSponsoredPOLL: Who do you trust most on immigration?...

It’s hugely important, against Russian aggression, that Europe is united – across the European continent, but also in our democracies.... And I think it undermines our position with our allies, with our partners, because it’s so self-serving, venal and transparent in its nature.” He stopped short of repeating his predecessor Robin Cook’s promise of a “ foreign policy with an ethical dimension ”.... You still have to have diplomatic, political, and social relations, even if you’ve stepped away

He has led from the front during this local election campaign.”？... It’s literally getting… if it wasn’t so tragic it would be amusing, but it isn’t.“ One of his claims is that he is surrounded.... “ I think this is a decision for him....

The Labour Partysat back and smiled in recent weeks as the sleaze scandal chipped away at support for the Conservative Party.... As Sir Keir Starmer is launching his second shadow cabinet reshuffle in a year today, with the party likely to rejig the top team to take advantage of the Government’s recent failures over social care, living costs and the MP second jobs row.... You're criticising the Government all the time, what would you do?...